Kirstie Haysman, a former beauty queen from Watford, claims that her suffering from Lyme disease is a result of NHS doctors failing to diagnose her condition. Haysman, who was crowned Miss Hertfordshire in 2015, is now bedbound and dependent on her husband for everyday tasks such as going to the toilet. She believes that her years of suffering could have been prevented if healthcare professionals had tested her for Lyme disease when her symptoms first appeared in 2015. Instead, she only received a proper diagnosis in February after seeking medical attention in Mexico. The 34-year-old claims that her condition could have been resolved with a 28-day course of antibiotics. Haysman’s body is now deteriorating, and she experiences weak muscles and widespread pain. She has been confined to her bed, with only two outings in the past six weeks. Haysman stresses that her situation could have been avoided with a simple Lyme disease test. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by infected ticks. The NHS acknowledges that diagnostic tests for the disease are not always reliable, especially in the early stages. While the disease is treatable with antibiotics, some patients report ongoing symptoms that can last for years, including fatigue and muscle aches. Haysman’s troubles began after she won her beauty pageant title. Despite being physically fit, she experienced extreme fatigue. After undergoing general blood tests that yielded inconclusive results, doctors assumed she had an autoimmune disease. She was prescribed high doses of steroids, which ultimately disfigured her hands and caused painful swollen joints. Haysman also claims that she was informed by medical professionals that her prolonged steroid use had weakened her bones. Following her diagnosis in Mexico, Haysman returned to the UK and began a 12-month course of antibiotics. She hopes that sharing her story will raise awareness about Lyme disease and prevent others from experiencing similar delays in diagnosis and treatment.
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